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Early Childhood Education Curriculum Guide

Introduction

The Integrated Early Childhood Education curriculum is designed to foster holistic development in young learners (ages 4–8) through play-based, multi-sensory learning. It blends Literacy, Numeracy, Creative Arts, and Our World and Our People (OWOP) to build foundational skills in:

Language & Communication
Mathematical Reasoning
Creative Expression
Social-Emotional & Environmental Awareness

Pedagogical Approach:
✔ Child-centered activities
✔ Cross-curricular connections
✔ Real-world applications

Curriculum Content Areas

1. Literacy

Key Strands:

Oral Language Development (Conversation, storytelling)
Phonological Awareness (Rhymes, blending sounds)
Print Concepts (Book handling, word recognition)
Comprehension (Picture walks, retelling)

Sample Activity:
▶ “Rhyme Time” – Children create rhyming pairs using objects (e.g., cat/hat).

2. Numeracy

Core Topics:

Number Sense (Counting, cardinality)
Operations (Addition/subtraction with objects)
Patterns & Algebra (Non-numerical sequences)
Measurement (Length, mass, capacity)

Hands-On Idea:
▶ “Measurement Hunt” – Compare classroom items using non-standard units (e.g., blocks).

3. Creative Arts

Focus Areas:

Art Techniques (Drawing, molding, collage)
Color Theory (Primary/secondary colors)
Cultural Arts (Dance, music, traditional symbols)

Project Example:
▶ “Cultural Mask Making” – Use recycled materials to explore Ghanaian heritage.

4. Our World & Our People (OWOP)

Themes Covered:

Self & Family (Body parts, hygiene)
Community Roles (Local leaders, occupations)
National Identity (Independence history)
Global Awareness (Neighboring countries)

Discussion Prompt:
“How do we communicate with friends in other countries?”

Assessment Framework

Depth of Knowledge (DoK) Distribution:

Cognitive Level	Weight	Example Tasks
Recall (L1)	16%	Name body parts, count objects
Skills (L2)	24%	Blend sounds, compare lengths
Strategic (L3)	40%	Solve word problems, create art patterns
Extended (L4)	40%	Present family traditions, design community maps

Key Insight: 80% of activities target higher-order thinking (L3/L4).

Teaching Strategies

Best Practices

Multi-Sensory Learning:
- Use sand trays for letter formation.
- Incorporate movement in math games (e.g., hopscotch counting).
Local Context Integration:
- Teach measurement using market items (e.g., beans, containers).
Differentiation Tips:
- Provide visual aids (number lines) for struggling learners.
- Challenge advanced students with open-ended questions (“What if?”).